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Node.js Backend Developer - Remote

YO IT Consulting
Los Angeles, CA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Job Title: Backend Developer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Join our core engineering team as a Backend Developer, helping build and scale critical backend services. You’ll work closely with frontend, AI, and product teams while contributing to high-quality code, strong system design, and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and Nest.js.
  • Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
  • Develop scalable infrastructure on AWS/GCP, including serverless components.
  • Use Redis for caching, queues, and high-throughput workflows.
  • Ensure backend performance, reliability, and security.
  • Deliver clean, well-documented APIs.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting best practices.
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and planning.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong experience with Node.js and Nest.js in production environments.
  • Advanced PostgreSQL knowledge (modeling, queries, optimization).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP and serverless architectures.
  • Practical Redis integration experience.
  • Solid understanding of backend architecture, security, and performance.
  • Proficient with Git/GitHub and modern CI/CD tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

  • DevOps/IaC experience.
  • Knowledge of event-driven or real-time architectures.
  • Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems.

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